Welcome to the most amazing place worldwide … Meteora
Meteora is one of the most significant monuments in the world, protected by UNESCO , situated at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly in central Greece.
In the 11th century, the first hermits came on the untrodden peaks of the imposing rocks and build the hermitage of Doupiani. In the 14th century, holy Athanasios Meteoritis formed the first organized monastic community on the rocks of Great Meteoron. Twenty four monasteries, many cells and hermitages flourished, spread on all the rocks for more than 600 years.
Nowadays, only the monasteries of Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Holy Trinity, St. Stephen, Rousanou and St. Nicholas Anapafsas still exist and are in use.
Everyday, innumerable visitors gather here from all four corners of the world to meditate and pray. They get to know the life of the monks, admire the indescribable nature and the artistic architecture and agiography , and study the invaluable historic remains.
About Meteora Thrones
Meteora Thrones is a travel service company in Meteora and the surrounding area, which has earned the trust and loyalty of visitors who want to organize in the best and most effective way their visit to Meteora and the Holy Monasteries.
They organize every day tours with the goal to offer the absolute Meteora experience at competitive prices.
Their experienced staff and the “State of the Art” VIP Limo Mini bus guarantee an unforgettable, high quality, way to discover a unique place.
They also provide private tours with VIP services and personalized program to enjoy the magic of Meteora in the maximum.
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